From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org):
During the past month we have seen back-to-back devastating hurricanes, and more people understand the connection to global warming. The impacts of climate disasters are real—destruction to people’s homes, livelihoods, and families. Something needs to be done to help make our world more resilient, to protect the most vulnerable, and to reduce the carbon we are emitting.
The faith community has stepped up. Not only have congregations across the country pledged to the world that they are “Still In Paris” but they are taking real action to reduce their carbon footprints and educate their members. Is your congregation one of them?
Go to http://www.coolcongregations.org/take-the-challenge/ to enter the Challenge or to download the entry guide today, for a chance to win $1,000 in each of the five entry categories.
Has your congregation been busy this year finishing a solar project or an energy efficient lighting upgrade? Maybe you’ve installed a new HVAC system or windows? Does your green team have an organic garden or drought resistant landscaping project they’d like to show off? Now is the time to prepare your entry for our annual Cool Congregations Challenge for a chance to win prize money and to inspire other faith communities into action.
Your congregation is eligible to enter if it has finished an energy efficiency, renewable energy, or grounds and water conservation project this year, or if it has engaged your community in response to global warming. There is also a planning category for those who have recently finished their energy audit and developed plans for improvements.
Projects can take place inside the worship space or other buildings, on the grounds, in congregants’ homes, or in the community.
Thank you for your care for Creation and for your leadership addressing global warming in your faith community.
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